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Sea Kayaking Espiritu Santo Island
(West Coast Self-Supported)

About the Trip

This is the perfect trip for the novice to advanced sea kayaker who wants a more challenging experience than our skiff-supported trips. On this self-supported trip you will learn to pack and carry all your gear in the kayaks and enjoy exploring this beautiful island by means of paddling only.

Kayaking and camping along the shores of Espiritu Santo Island allows us the opportunity to explore beautiful white sand beaches, canyons adorned with hanging fig trees, shower from a fresh water well, boulder up arroyos and snorkel among friendly sea lions and tropical fish.

We will paddle from camp to camp along the west side of Espiritu Santo Island and the number of camps we use will depend upon the weather. Although no motorized skiffs will accompany this trip we will arrange for one to take us snorkeling with the friendly sea lions of Los Islotes, otherwise difficult to access by kayak. Expect to see mantas leaping from the water's surface, pods of dolphins and on spring trips, possibly humpback, blue or fin whales. After the group paddling excursions we will have opportunities to snorkel, hike, fish or perhaps paddle some more on our own and explore the many hidden coves and beaches of this island paradise. Meals will be prepared by your guides but feel free to lend a hand and learn some Mexican cooking secrets.

Trip Details

Duration 7 days, 6 nights: 4 nights camping, 2 nights hotel
Activities Sea kayaking, snorkeling (including friendly sea lions), hiking and fishing
Begins in La Paz (LAP)
Ends in La Paz (LAP)
Group size Minimum 4, Maximum 10
Number of guides/crew 1-2
Minimum age 10 - This is a generalization of age appropriateness for this trip, but please note we make exceptions depending upon your child's personal experience.
Single supplement fee $95 hotel and tent, $25 for tent only
Sea kayak rating Moderate to strenuous
Approximate min/max
distances per day		 4-8 miles

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico. Evening on your own to explore La Paz and dine at one of its many fine restaurants, overnight Posada LunaSol hotel.
Day 2 Breakfast at hotel. Pick up of rental gear from the office. Travel by van about 1/2 hour to Tecolote beach. Weather permitting we'll give our sea kayak instruction on the beautiful white sand beach. Lunch, then paddle from Tecolote beach to the island of Espiritu Santo (approximately 4-1/2 miles). Camp orientation upon arrival at the first nights camp on the island. B/L/D
Days 3-5 Kayaking, snorkeling, hiking, fishing and relaxing along the shores of the enchanted island of Espiritu Santo. Guided kayak excursions from 4-8 miles are offered daily along the west coast. Weather permitting you'll stay in two different camps located in large protected bays on white sand beaches. Other activities will include hiking into canyons draped with fig trees, fishing from your kayak and snorkeling from shore. B/L/D
Day 6 A motorized skiff snorkeling excursion to the sea lion rookery of Los Islotes where we join these graceful creatures, swimming alongside them while enjoying their playful and curious nature first hand. Lunch on the island then return to La Paz by mid-afternoon and check into the hotel where you can enjoy a hot shower and have time to take a walk into downtown La Paz or take an afternoon siesta before meeting for the farewell dinner in town that evening. B/L/D
Day 7 Travel day for getting to the airport to return home or continuing your trip in Baja.

B/L/D indicates meals included with trip cost.
Although we do our best to adhere to the above itinerary, it is subject to change for reasons beyond our control including weather.

Dates and Rates

Dates Rates  
2012

Oct 21-27

Nov 11-17

Nov 25-Dec 1

Dec 2-8

Dec 9-15

2013

Jan 13-19

  

$795

$795

$795

$795

$795

 

$795
Included:

La Paz airport/hotel transfers, 2 nights hotel accommodation based on double occupancy, all meals and beverages from breakfast day 2 through a farewell dinner in town the last evening of the trip, community camp equipment including kayaks and associated equipment, tents and guides.

Not included:

Airfare, meals on travel days to and from La Paz, alcoholic beverages, personal gear such as sleeping bags, pads, snorkel gear and wet suits (available for rent in La Paz) and guide gratuities.
* Discounted trips
Trip full